The book follows a firefighter who’s job is to set fires to buildings and houses that were designed to be fireproofed. The firefighters job also consisted of making sure that their society was happy, the feeling of security. The firefighter tries to break away from this perfect society and experiment the real world.
Novel (dystopian)
The phrase “God Damn” is used in the book which raised a lot of controversy on the negative ideas that it was putting off.
This book received a 4.1 out of 5 rating. Here is a great review:
“When I began teaching three years ago, I was required to teach this book. Having never read it before, I began reading it just before our winter break. As I soaked up the story of the book, I realized my students were already living it. They begged me daily, "Ms. Hill, why do we have to read this stupid book? Can't we just watch the movie?" As I got deeper and deeper into the book, I grew increasingly depressed about the future of the world.Then I realized: Bradbury has given me a picture of what might be, if we are not careful. His book written nearly fifty years ago peers just twenty minutes into the future now. Technological developments he had no name for then are very real today. For example, his seashell radio is clearly the walkman many of us see pressed in the ears of teenagers daily. TV screens are growing larger and larger and flat screens with HDTV are on the market now. The next step is clearly the full wall television of Mildred's parlor. Robot dogs like Aibo are just a hop skip and a jump away from the dreaded hound.But this is a future preventable. Maybe. But if popular culture is constantly valued above thoughtful consideration and education, we'll march right into a land of burning books and intellectualism on the run.Bradbury's book made me feel defiant. They could never take my books from me. They could burn me with them if they want, but that's what it'll take before I give up my freedom to think for myself.And as for my students, they remind me every day what an uphill battle I have been sent to fight.” By **Ammy L. Hil****l** (San Jose, CA United States). About.com Classic Literature Review. 2013 All Rights Reserved.
When this book first came out there were no real issues however in 1999 the “God damn” phrase was an issue and started becoming banned in various places. Not all states have banned the book; some are still using the book today.
his book is great for both middle and high school students; I personally read this book in high school and found nothing wrong with it.
Jacqueline Tisdale: This book is a great read for students. It teaches them to stand up for what they believe in. It should not be banned. It provides a good story for students to follow and real issues that they might have to deal with one day.
“When I began teaching three years ago, I was required to teach this book. Having never read it before, I began reading it just before our winter break. As I soaked up the story of the book, I realized my students were already living it. They begged me daily, "Ms. Hill, why do we have to read this stupid book? Can't we just watch the movie?" As I got deeper and deeper into the book, I grew increasingly depressed about the future of the world.Then I realized: Bradbury has given me a picture of what might be, if we are not careful. His book written nearly fifty years ago peers just twenty minutes into the future now. Technological developments he had no name for then are very real today. For example, his seashell radio is clearly the walkman many of us see pressed in the ears of teenagers daily. TV screens are growing larger and larger and flat screens with HDTV are on the market now. The next step is clearly the full wall television of Mildred's parlor. Robot dogs like Aibo are just a hop skip and a jump away from the dreaded hound.But this is a future preventable. Maybe. But if popular culture is constantly valued above thoughtful consideration and education, we'll march right into a land of burning books and intellectualism on the run.Bradbury's book made me feel defiant. They could never take my books from me. They could burn me with them if they want, but that's what it'll take before I give up my freedom to think for myself.And as for my students, they remind me every day what an uphill battle I have been sent to fight.” By **Ammy L. Hil****l** (San Jose, CA United States). About.com Classic Literature Review. 2013 All Rights Reserved.
Jacqueline Tisdale: This book is a great read for students. It teaches them to stand up for what they believe in. It should not be banned. It provides a good story for students to follow and real issues that they might have to deal with one day.
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Angela Ray